Raising tobacco taxes is considered the most effective strategy to avoid smoking initiation and discourage its use, especially among vulnerable groups. However, few low- and middle-income countries have adopted high tobacco taxes. Raising taxes is, therefore, an opportunity to strengthen and accelerate tobacco control. The objective of this study is to analyze the barriers and...

El tabaquismo es uno de los problemas de salud pública más importantes del siglo pasado y del presente. Lo paradójico de la práctica de la salud pública es que el tabaquismo es un evento totalmente prevenible que ha estado presente en el desarrollo de la sociedad, contribuyendo de manera importante en la morbilidad y mortalidad,...

In the last decade, Mexico has made important progress in tobacco control. Graphic warnings were included on cigarette packs, advertising was restricted, and 100-percent smoke-free environments were implemented in 11 of the country’s 32 states. At the same time, tobacco taxation and tobacco tax administration were strengthened, with the homologation of ad valorem excise taxes...

Este artículo se enfoca en conocer las estrategias que implementan las instituciones gubernamentales para controlar el consumo del tabaco en México. El lector podrá conocer los aspectos fundamentales y prioritarios que impulsan a estas instituciones a tomar decisiones y regular la industria del tabaco. Se mostrará el incremento en la población que fuma activamente y...